February 2019

Pharma and biotech operators use various devices, such as the Magic Leap One, to train on, or repair equipment. (Image courtesy of Apprentice)
Process Control & Automation

Artificial intelligence and augmented reality for the pharmaceutical industry 

Feb. 25, 2019
Solution platforms built on AI and AR are being quickly adopted into labs, processing lines and manufacturing suites to increase safety, reliability and efficiency.
yoh4nn/iStock (Courtesy of ACS Valves)
Conveyors

6 critical spare parts for conveying systems  

Feb. 20, 2019
Having these spares on hand will help cut downtime and costs.
Hallite seals. Courtesy of Hallite
Bearings & Seals

Custom-machined pharmaceutical seals and plastics save time and money

Feb. 11, 2019
Materials expertise and smart engineering can help manufacturers optimize equipment performance.
A Van Tongeren cyclone installation. All images courtesy of Van Tongeren
Powder & Bulk Solids

Cyclone design and specification considerations

Feb. 6, 2019
Despite the safety and ubiquity of these devices, engineers and specifiers often overlook opportunities for more efficiencies.